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Lukas Sultana

Lukas Sultana

Detroit
"Aspire to Inspire"

Summary

Highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Manufacturing, CNC, and software applications. Proficient in utilizing CAD software to develop and design innovative products. Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications. Dedicated and detail-oriented professional and leader with a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget.


Knowledgeable Application Engineer evaluates and integrates software throughout sales cycle to drive meaningful solutions and increase sales. Collaborates with developer team, project managers and salespeople to implement application designs supporting customer needs and technical challenges. Offers product training, testing and continuous improvement for cost-effectiveness and market leadership.

Skills

  • Proficient in 3D CAD software
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design
    principles
  • In-depth experience in software
    applications
  • Experienced software dispatch across
    multiple clients and server
    management
  • Skilled in conceptual design and
    prototype development
  • Highly knowledgeable in sheet metal
    manufacturing processes
  • Trained instructor, leader, and mentor

Work History

Solidworks Application Engineer

Fisher Unitech / CATI "Computer Aided Technology"
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Specializes in understanding and articulating SOLIDWORKS and 3DExperience roles and apps providing recommendations for best solutions to meet customer needs
  • Highly knowledgeable and certified in SOLIDWORKS
  • Works with Marketing and Business Development teams to support pre-sales efforts
  • Develops custom curriculum with a regular cadence for use in pre-sales capacity
  • Partners with Marketing to create and maintain buyers’ journeys, nurture campaigns, and see-think-do material
  • Provides technical training and consulting to customers
  • Delivers Webinars and Power Hours
  • Works with the Application Engineering team to determine project assignments, report project status, and collaborate on problem-solving
  • Performs training in all aspects of the SolidWorks product line
  • Provides manufacturing consultation and solutions
  • Manages incoming support cases
  • Follows up on vendor-related cases, such as Service Requests (SR) and Software Performance Reports (SPR) from SolidWorks
  • Researches and creates Knowledge Base articles
  • Performs marketing events such as Hands-On Test Drives, Tradeshows, Technology Fairs, etc.
  • Provide design and specification development support to consultants, end users, and contractors
  • Executes software implementations
  • Client / Server maintenance - Admin Software dispatch to multiple users

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Superb Industries
11.2017 - 09.2019
  • Experience in using Solidworks software for designing and modeling complex engineering components and assemblies
  • Designing and developing mechanical components and systems, taking into consideration factors such as functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conducting detailed analyses and calculations to optimize designs and ensure their compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers from other disciplines, to ensure the integration and compatibility of mechanical design solutions with other components and systems.
  • Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments to evaluate the technical and financial viability of proposed design solutions.
  • Leading and supervising a team of mechanical design engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the successful execution of projects.
  • Overseeing the development of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bill of materials, while ensuring their accuracy and adherence to design intent.
  • Collaborating with suppliers and vendors to evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes for production.
  • Participating in design reviews and technical meetings to present and defend design concepts, address technical challenges, and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Conducting product testing and validation to verify the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical designs, and implementing modifications as necessary.
  • Keeping up-to-date with advancements in mechanical design technologies, tools, and methodologies, and implementing them to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of design processes.
  • Engineering Manager for Press Break department
  • Oversees special projects such as Product Design and Reverse Engineering

CNC Press Break Programmer

Milton MFG
01.2011 - 11.2017
  • Experience in programming and operating CNC press brake machines
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
  • Proficient in using CAD/CAM software to create and modify part programs
  • Skilled in selecting the appropriate tools, dies, and materials for different bending operations
  • Knowledgeable in setting up and calibrating press brake machines for optimal performance
  • Responsible for programming the machine to bend metal sheets and plates according to specifications
  • Ensuring the accuracy and quality of the finished products by performing regular inspections and measurements
  • Collaborating with design engineers and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshooting and resolving any programming or machine-related issues that may arise
  • Adhering to safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a secure and hazard-free work environment.
  • Operates CNC Mills & Lathes - makes tool changes and program offsets
  • Operates Bridgeport and other manufacturing machinery

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI

Certification

CSWA (certified solidworks associate)

CSWP (certified solidworks professional)

CSWPA-DT (certified solidworks advanced drawing tools)

CSWPA-WD (certified solidworks advanced weldments)

CSWPA-SU (certified solidworks advanced surfacing)

CSWPA-SM (certified solidworks advanced sheetmetal)

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS - Associate

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS - Professional

3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS - Associate

3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Industry Innovator - Associate

SPECIALIST - Mechanical Design 2019-2023

SPECIALIST - Tech Support

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